Snow
Snow braking, Snow traction, Snow cornering, …
9. Nokian WR A4
77%
255/40 R18 - Best winter tyres 2024 - market overview, tests, reviews
Table of contents:
Best winter tyres in tests (2024)
1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Tested 3x in 2024, 13x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/45 R18
- Test winner - TYREREVIEWS 2023 225/45 R18
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/40 R18
Pluses:
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Great handling on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Great handling on dry roads
Minuses:
- -
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Tested 5x in 2024, 7x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/40 R18
- Recommended by AUTOMOTORSPORT 2023 255/45 R20
- Recommended by SPORTAUTO 2023 225/40 R18
- Recommended by AUTOEXPRESS 2023 225/45 R17
- Recommended by TYREREVIEWS 2023 225/45 R18
Pluses:
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on snow
- Great handling on dry roads
- Exceptional traction on snow
Minuses:
- -
3. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Tested 2x in 2024, 7x in total.
Test results:
- Recommended by AUTOBILD 2023 225/45 R18
Pluses:
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on snow
- Great handling on dry roads
- Exceptional traction on snow
Minuses:
- -
255/40 R18 tyre test
Best tyres in your size
Wet
Wet braking, Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, …
13. Nokian WR A4
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Dry
Dry braking, Dry handling, Dry steering response, …
10. Nokian WR A4
81%
Noise
Interior noise, Exterior noise
5. Nokian WR A4
84%
Costs
Mileage, Fuel consumption, Rolling resistance, …
8. Nokian WR A4
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Price
255/40 R18
255/40 R18 tyre ranking based on test results
Tests usually don't cover the whole market - here is our selection what not to miss when shopping for tyres in this size.
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255/40 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 28 tyre models available, which can be compared to 225/50 R18, 235/50 R19, 225/45 R19. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 102 mm. The wheel diameter is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2077.22 mm, which is very similar to 255/35 R19(2076.91 mm), 255/45 R17(2077.54 mm), 255/30 R20(2076.59 mm), 215/65 R15(2075.02 mm), 305/25 R20(2075.02 mm), 195/65 R16(2073.14 mm), 225/40 R19(2081.62 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 255/40 R18: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 95, 99. You can find 255/40 R18 on 14 car models - mainly Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Ferrari, Jaguar.
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